Chapter 240

At these words, the two helmsmen of the Yuanzhou Alliance were instantly shaken to their cores.

Though they held high positions within the Alliance, they had never heard any rumor of their own Alliance allying with the Taiyin Yuan Sect and the Taiyan Sword Sect to strike at Luoshen Peak.

Now, hearing this from the Silver Moon Sword Lord, they immediately realized this must be a secret known only to the Alliance’s highest echelons.

For a moment, the two exchanged glances, both eyes flickering with unusual expression.

Logically, they dared not eavesdrop on such secrets—but given the unusual circumstances of Luoshen Peak, perhaps it was harmless.

At this, the Yin Yin Trio let out a cold snort, yet clearly feared the white-robed elder, so they said no more.

But the white-robed elder stroked his beard, glanced at the Yin Yin Trio and the two Alliance helmsmen, then suddenly spoke:

“Times have changed. I am now curious—after this battle between Luoshen Peak and the Great Li court, do you intend to kick them while they’re down?”

Hearing this, the Yin Yin Trio glanced at the white-robed elder. One black-robed elder spoke in a sinister tone:

“Oh? Does the Taiyan Sword Sect have an interest?”

He then sneered again and added:

“But even if you do, you’ll have to wait until Luoshen Peak and the Great Li court have finished their fight.”

At this, another elder of the Yin Yin Trio let out a cold snort, his voice icy as he spoke:

“When the time comes, what is Luoshen Peak? Even the Great Li court means nothing to us.”

At these words, the mountaintop fell utterly silent. The other two elders of the Yin Yin Trio shot the speaker a sharp glance, clearly blaming him for speaking out of turn.

The two Alliance helmsmen lowered their heads imperceptibly, saying nothing—this was not a topic for them to discuss.

As for the white-robed elder, his eyes flickered, as if lost in thought.

Just then, one of the Yin Yin Trio shifted his gaze, suddenly turning toward the direction of Bailian City.

The others quickly followed suit.

In the distant darkness beyond the mountain range, a flame had begun to rise slowly.

This flame differed sharply from the earlier signal—it surged skyward like molten lava from a volcano, as if burning through the entire horizon’s cloud layer.

Soon, the clouds above Bailian City turned a blazing crimson, like twilight’s afterglow, visible clearly across a hundred li around Luoshen Peak.

“That is…”

The two Alliance helmsmen were stunned by the scene in the distant sky.

They could guess someone from Bailian City had unleashed this power—but such terrifying ability seemed beyond human capability.

They had seen powerful martial artists before; they had even witnessed the young prodigy who rose to Fifth Vice-Head of the Alliance’s main headquarters.

That man’s martial cultivation was unfathomable, inspiring awe so profound it shook their very martial hearts.

Yet even he lacked such a horrifying ability—to command the heavens with blazing fire.

At this moment, both men could not help but wonder: could this truly be done by a human?

At this, the Yin Yin Trio and the white-robed elder all changed expression drastically.

But with their experience, they had already faintly recognized the identity of the one who had acted at Luoshen Peak.

"The Crimson Fire Ancestor!"

One elder of the Yin Yin Trio murmured softly.

His shadowed eyes reflected the fiery clouds against the dark sky; his whole being trembled with unrest, even revealing a trace of fear.

The two Alliance helmsmen slowly came to their senses. They exchanged glances, unable to suppress their curiosity, and could not help asking:

"Elder, who is the Crimson Fire Ancestor? Why have we never heard his name in the martial world before?"

Hearing this, the Yin Yin Trio glanced at them, then turned back to the sky, offering no explanation.

Seeing this, their eyes darkened, but they dared not press further.

Yet just then, the white-robed elder nearby gazed into the distance and spoke slowly:

"It’s normal you’ve never heard of the Crimson Fire Ancestor—he has never walked the martial world, never once fought before. Even I learned of his identity only from my master’s words."

At this, the two Alliance helmsmen’s expressions changed instantly. They bowed deeply and said:

“Please, Silver Moon Sword Lord Elder, enlighten us?”

The white-robed elder stared toward Bailian City in the night, where the entire sky had become a roaring sea of fire.

His eyes brimmed with awe. After a long silence, he spoke:

"According to my master, beyond the sect leader, Luoshen Peak has four Ancestors holding its core—these are its true foundation."

"And these four Ancestors are no ordinary martial artists. Not only are their martial cultivations supreme, they seem to wield some unknown, strange power—controlling wind, fire, rock, and more."

Here, the white-robed elder sighed heavily and shook his head:

“I once thought my master exaggerated. But now, seeing it with my own eyes, I know it’s true—there truly exist beings of such extraordinary talent.”

At this, one elder of the Yin Yin Trio, gazing at the sky, suddenly spoke:

“No wonder our sect master and the senior elders hold Luoshen Peak in such high regard. With such supernatural abilities, even if someone’s martial cultivation surpasses theirs, they’d still struggle to stand against them.”

At these words, the mountaintop fell utterly silent.

The two Alliance helmsmen were stunned by the white-robed elder’s words. They stopped asking questions, instead fixing their eyes on the burning clouds above, their expressions growing ever more terrified.

At this, one elder of the Yin Yin Trio spoke coldly:

"I wonder which ancient relic the Great Li court has sent this time. If they cannot overpower the Crimson Fire Ancestor in martial cultivation, this mission is certain death."

Earlier, they had hoped the Great Li court and Luoshen Peak would destroy each other in a bloody stalemate.

But now, having witnessed the Crimson Fire Ancestor’s power, they held no hope left.

After all, Luoshen Peak still has three other such Ancestors. How many ancient relics from the imperial palace would the Great Li court need to muster just to match these four?

Even if Emperor Yuanwu resolved to eradicate Luoshen Peak, he could never empty the imperial capital of its defenders to send so many masters.

The white-robed elder sighed and said:

"Luoshen Peak has hidden itself well. These four Ancestors have never fought, so no one ever knew their true strength."

“After this battle, Luoshen Peak’s reputation will rise even higher!”

(End of Chapter)